Iron ore and coking coal prices hover at 6-month lows on Wednesday as Chinese steel prices approach record lows and forecasts for output growth are slashed.

The BLG-HID-20REX Explosion Proof LED Blasting Gun Light produces 1200 lumens of intense light output and features rechargeable operation and the ability to withstand the abusive conditions associated with blasting operations.

To respond to the growing global demand for reliable valve technology, Metso has decided to build a new green-field global valve technology center in Chungju, South Korea. The investment will strengthen Metso's control valve and service capabilities for customers in the oil & gas and power industries, both locally and globally.

Environmental groups outraged.

This mining veteran "only" needs about $3 billion to start buying assets.

Sector blames delays in environmental approvals and decreased demand of commodities from overseas.

Despite record production figures, the world’s no.1 miner's shares dropped in the ASX today.

Study shows the market is expected to grow more than 8% a year through 2017.

The Hiroshima analogy.